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ANDY FARRELL PRAISES IRELAND’S SECOND-HALF FIGHTBACK, JAPAN HELD AT BAY
Andy Farrell Unhappy Despite Win! Ireland defeated Japan 41-10, but coach Andy Farrell criticised the "scrappy" first-half display. Read his strong comments on defence, lack of urgency, and the positive impact of the bench players.
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Ireland head coach Andy Farrell pictured at Aviva Stadium - Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile
Despite his disappointment with Ireland's performance against Japan, Irish coach Andy Farrell exited Aviva Stadium. Farrell could not forget the first half of the game, which ended with his team ahead by a rather narrow 17-10, even though three late tries improved the Irish score line.
Farrell did not mince words when asked if he got the reaction he was hoping for from the players following last week's loss to New Zealand.
He stated, "In a nutshell, no, definitely not in the first half."
However, I believed the response we were hoping for from halftime onward was satisfactory because, in my opinion, making a lot of mistakes in your game may somewhat suppress you.
"The atmosphere was not right, and we were feeling a little sorry for ourselves. However, it is a testament to the guys that we overcame ourselves and brought some tempo back into the game in the second half.
Overall, you would believe you should be happy with our performance, both on the scoreboard and in the first half, because we ended up winning 41–10. However, given the impending resistance, we must clearly improve.
Next weekend, Joe Schmidt and Australia will be the opponents. Farrell pointed to the Irish defence, which he said fared well against the perilous Japanese attack, so it was not all bad news.
Japan mauled a lineout ball across the Irish line near the conclusion of the first half to score one try.
In the first half against the vivacious Japan team, Ireland lacked urgency and punch.
Farrell remarked, "We were defending well, but just 'well' instead of having a little bite."
"The best aspect of our game at that point was our defence. We need to focus a little more on getting off the line and having genuine intent when we collide.
Therefore, the mistakes we made in attack or set pieces, as well as our lack of intention and punching on the ball, all contributed to the game's atmosphere.
"Even though I am in a soundproof box, I could sense that the first half had a flattish tone."
Farrell was happy with Ireland's performance in the second half and the punch he received from players as the bench started to thin up.
Tom Farrell of Munster got his first cap by starting at outside centre, while brothers Sam and Cian Prendergast entered the game.
The Irish coach stated, "We just finished the presentation with the players behind closed doors, and he [Farrell] spoke about his journey, and it is a beautiful story, isn't it?"
He was a shadow of the person he is now when he first entered six years ago. Everyone has been able to witness the improvement that has been made, even this time around, when he came in and immediately got to work, supported himself, and showed his belongingness.
With replacements Gus McCarthy and Paddy McCarthy, as well as winger Tommy O'Brien touching down and prop Andrew Porter scoring after 48 minutes, the Irish scored four tries in total after the interval, which lifted the coach's spirits.
Yes, and everyone else [in the second half], not just the bench. Once more, that is the enjoyable aspect of the game. They moved past their differences and made progress in the game. However, the bench undoubtedly aided in that, particularly for a few young men, Farrell added.
In my opinion, Gus [McCarthy] was excellent in terms of his set-piece intent and business approach. That is good because he is a young man figuring things out on the international scene.
In both his first home game and his second test, Paddy [McCarthy] scored the tries in two quick succession pick-and-goes, which was satisfying. Tom Clarkson's time in the saddle was followed by Tommy O'Brien's performance, which undoubtedly led to the guy being removed from the match. Here, he absolutely deserves it.
Although his game was not flawless in terms of mistakes, he played it with the right aim. You can feel the hunger in his desire to see things through to completion.
After starting a game for the first time since May, when he had shoulder surgery from an injury he got while playing for Leinster against Northampton, Caelan Doris felt mixed emotions. He also missed the Lions' successful summer tour to Australia.
“It feels really nice to be back,” the Irish captain said. “I only got a taste of it off the bench last week.”
“I was aiming for that game throughout my entire rehab. Personally, it was great to return, no matter the result, but it’s always special to be back in front of home fans at the Aviva.
Especially in the first half, my performance was typical. I felt a bit scrappy. I could feel it in my lungs at times. However, I’m happy I made it through the full 80 minutes.”
MAX VERSTAPPEN’S BRAZIL WEEKEND SHOCK — PIT LANE START LOOMING
Red Bull may start Max Verstappen from the pit lane at the Brazilian GP after a shocking Q1 exit. The team is considering "drastic changes" to fix the RB21's setup, a move that would break parc fermé rules.
Max Verstappen was dealt a blow in his hopes of closing the gap to Lando Norris as he was knocked out in Q1 at Interlagos - Photo Credit: Getty Images
Red Bull is considering starting Verstappen in the pits following the Q1 shock.
Red Bull appeared to have finally found their stride again when it arrived in Interlagos. They were back in a hole by the end of qualifying, and they were facing a humiliating call that might force Max Verstappen to start in the pit lane on Sunday.
The RB21 was obviously lacking in speed and grip in all the wrong spots, and teammate Yuki Tsunoda was similarly unable to get out of the first sector after Verstappen was knocked out in Q1. Between the Sprint and qualification, the team reversed the cars out of the parc fermé, followed a daring course, and ended up getting lost. The dilemma now is whether to rip it up, break parc fermé once more, and start from the pits, or to double down on a misfiring configuration.
Helmut Marko was straightforward. Despite being fully aware that doing so would require Verstappen to launch from the pits rather than the P16 he now drives, he told Austrian TV that Red Bull will sit down and determine whether "drastic alterations" are required to wake the car up. Marko's conclusion was straightforward: Red Bull did not increase, the track climbed up, and grip vanished where it mattered. The stopwatch verified that Sectors 1 and 3 were the warning signs.
Just when Verstappen had established a run of six consecutive podium finishes to bolster his title challenge following Lando Norris' surge at the front, this is a gut punch. The wobble was previously hinted at in Mexico: Verstappen's podium there was more down to skill than speed in a race that Norris controlled, and Red Bull supplied bits but failed to receive the return. The group believed they had grasped the direction. Brazil disagrees.
The voice was regretful within the garage. When you roll the dice before quali and snake eyes appear, it is "the price you pay," as Laurent Mekies put it. The RB21 fell out of its sweet spot despite Red Bull's best efforts to expand its window for Interlagos' bumps and quick changes. It was apprehensive upon entrance, lethargic on traction, and far from compliant during the quick direction change at the Senna "S" and the sprint back up the hill during qualifying trim.
What is the play, then? Rather than violate parc fermé, take a pit-lane start, and give Verstappen a car he can really race with, why not stick with a problematic package and trust him to brute-force something out of it starting on 16th? If the car reacts, Interlagos may reward a clean, aggressive Sunday with chances offered by DRS trains and tyre life. Pit lane becomes less of a punishment and more of a reset if you are Red Bull and you think the baseline is essentially incorrect.
That path has a strategic advantage. The team is able to make ride height, wing, and mechanical adjustments that could extend the RB21's operating window and safeguard the back tyres, which is crucial in this situation, thanks to a pit-lane start. Interlagos loves a curveball, and if Safety Cars mess up the order, it also opens up an off-sequence approach. The danger is clear: by sacrificing track position, you could have recovered with a clean first lap and a focus on safety. Everyone in the garage wearing navy blue usually ends up with a car that Verstappen can rely on as a reward.
We all see the wider picture. Red Bull cannot afford to let free points linger in a setup sheet as Norris leads the rankings going into São Paulo. Even though Verstappen has been making podiums out of weak weekends, this one needs more than just tyre expertise. It must be reset.
Soon, we will be able to tell which way they jump. In any case, Sunday has already evolved into a test of a different kind for Verstappen and damage limitation for Red Bull. The nasty weekends, where you battle the car just as much as the field, are often crucial to title runs. This is among them. It might also be the day that Red Bull's season turns around if they have the courage. Otherwise, be prepared for a long afternoon attempting to get an uncooperative RB21 to cooperate around a circuit that penalises hesitation.
The margin has disappeared. A single swing can transform the automobile from compliant to difficult, and Red Bull's latest improvements have not produced the desired step. That was made public by Brazil. Who can adjust more quickly, the driver in the cockpit or the engineers on the pit wall? You would bet on the latter with Verstappen. However, the team must allow him to succeed.
WWE FANS EXCITED AS LIV MORGAN DROPS RETURN HINTS
Liv Morgan teases an imminent return from her shoulder injury on WWE programming. The former Women's World Champion hinted fans will have to "watch" for her comeback soon during a Stranger Things premiere.
Liv Morgan sparks rumors with Stranger Things premiere appearance - Photo Credit: WWE
When can we expect to see Liv Morgan on WWE programming once more?
Following an unfortunate dislocated shoulder injury sustained during the June 16 episode of RAW, the former Women's World Champion has been absent from the WWE Universe. She may return sooner rather than later, though, based on a recent tease.
WWE Superstar Liv Morgan was present at Stranger Things Season 5's red carpet premiere. Morgan believed that Dominik Mysterio, the current double champion and member of The Judgment Day, would be the best WWE Superstar to defeat a Demogorgon.
"As the AAA Mega Champion and the WWE Intercontinental Champion, he can pretty much do anything," Liv Morgan remarked.
Regarding her professional life, Morgan acknowledges that she would be delighted to have Eleven as her tag team partner because she feels the two of them have a lot in common.
"Even after being knocked down, she always gets back stronger and more powerful than before," Liv Morgan remarked. She is the most recognisable. Since I would not have to do any work, she would make the ideal tag team partner. She would go above and above for me.
Morgan did not reveal anything when asked if she would soon be returning to WWE, but she hinted that it might happen soon.
Liv Morgan hinted, "I guess everyone will simply have to watch me."
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